Tuition & Fees
Overview
Enrolling as a student at Musicians Institute is just the beginning of following your dream. We acknowledge that accomplishing those dreams can take some financial sacrifice, and we are committed to providing you the support and guidance needed as you invest in your future.
On this page, you will find the tuition and fees needed to complete your chosen degree at Musicians Institute. We have also included further financial resources and how you can contact us with any questions and concerns you might encounter along the way.
The Admissions and Financial Aid team at MI will work with you and/or your family to ensure that you can find the most affordable options to finance your education, so you can focus on what’s next in your career after graduation.
Resources
Below we have included some resource links to further help you with paying for your education at Musicians Institute. From grants, to scholarships and aid for international students, there is something for everyone!
The MI Admissions team is available to help answer any questions regarding the tuition and additional fees that are required as an MI student.
If you’d like to connect with them online, you can send an email to admissions@mi.edu.
They are also available by phone Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm PST, by calling 866-383-0468 or 323-462-1384.
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TUITION
Master of Music Degrees
QUARTERS PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL Performance: Bass, Drum, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal (On-Campus) 4 (varies) 45 $687 $30,915 Bachelor of Music Degrees
QUARTERS PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL Performance: Bass, Drum, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal (On-Campus)* 12 $8,244 135 $687 $92,745 Performance: Bass, Drum, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal (MI Online)* 12 $6,120 135 $510 $68,850 Performance with Minor (Audio Production/ Music Industry Studies) (On-Campus)** 14 $8,244 160 $687 BM Courses / $614 Minor Courses $108,095 Songwriting & Production (On-Campus)* 12 $8,244 135 $687 $92,745 Songwriting & Production (MI Online)* 12 $6,120 135 $510 $68,850 Composition (On-Campus)* 12 $8,244 135 $687 $92,745 General Education Credits*** (varies) (varies) 45 $345 $15,525 Associate Degrees
ASSOCIATE DEGREES QUARTERS PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL AA in Performance: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Vocal (On-Campus) 6 $9,210 90 $614 $55,260 AA in Performance: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Vocal (MI Online)* 6 $7,650 90 $510 $45,900 AA in Performance/Combined Emphasis (On-Campus) 6 $9,210 90 $614 $55,260 AS in Studio Recording (On-Campus) 6 $9,210 90 $614 $55,260 AS in Studio Recording Technology (MI Online) 6 $7,650 90 $510 $45,900 AS in Music Business (On-Campus) 6 $9,210 90 $614 $55,260 AS in Music Business (MI Online)* 6 $7,650 90 $510 $45,900 Associate Degrees – Part-time
ASSOCIATE DEGREES – PART-TIME QUARTERS PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL AA in Performance: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard,
Vocal (On-Campus)12 $4,298-$4,912 90 $614 $55,260 AA in Performance: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard,
Vocal (MI Online)*12 $3,570-$4,080 90 $510 $45,900 AS in Studio Recording (On-Campus) 12 $4,298-$4,912 90 $614 $55,260 AS in Studio Recording Technology (MI Online) 12 $3,570-$4,080 90 $510 $45,900 AS in Music Business (On-Campus) 12 $4,298-$4,912 90 $614 $55,260 AS in Music Business (MI Online)* 12 $3,570-$4,080 90 $510 $45,900 Certificates
CERTIFICATE QUARTERS PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL Performance: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Vocal (On-Campus) 4 $9,210 60 $614 $36,840 Performance: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Vocal (MI Online)* 4 $7,650 60 $510 $30,600 Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur (On-Campus) 4 $9,210 60 $614 $36,840 Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur (MI Online)* 4 $7,650 60 $510 $30,600 Studio Recording (On-Campus) 4 $9,210 60 $614 $36,840 Studio Recording Technology (MI Online) 2 $7,650 30 $510 $15,300 Audio Engineering (On-Campus 2 $9,210 30 $614 $18,420 Electronic Music Production (On-Campus) 2 $9,210 30 $614 $18,420 Electronic Music Production (MI Online) 2 $7,650 30 $510 $15,300 Independent Artist (On-Campus) 2 $9,210 30 $614 $18,420 Independent Artist (MI Online) 2 $7,650 30 $510 $15,300 Songwriting (On-Campus) 2 $9,210 30 $614 $18,420 Songwriting (MI Online) 2 $7,650 30 $510 $15,300 Music Business (On-Campus) 2 $9,210 30 $614 $18,420 Music Business (MI Online) 2 $7,650 30 $510 $15,300 Certificate – Part Time
CERTIFICATE – PART TIME QUARTERS PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL Performance: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard,
Vocal (On-Campus)8 $4,298 – $4,912 60 $614 $36,840 Performance: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard,
Vocal (MI Online)*8 $3,570 – $4,080 60 $510 $30,600 Artist / Producer / Entrepreneur (On-Campus) 8 $4,298 – $4,912 60 $614 $36,840 Artist / Producer / Entrepreneur (MI Online) 8 $3,570 – $4,080 60 $510 $30,600 Audio Engineering (On-Campus) 8 $4,298 – $4,912 60 $614 $18,420 Studio Recording Technology (MI Online) 4 $3,570 – $4,080 30 $510 $15,300 Electronic Music Production (On-Campus) 4 $4,298 – $4,912 30 $614 $18,420 Electronic Music Production (MI Online) 4 $3,570 – $4,080 30 $510 $15,300 Independent Artist (On-Campus) 4 $4,298 – $4,912 30 $614 $18,420 Independent Artist (MI Online) 4 $3,570 – $4,080 30 $510 $15,300 Songwriting (On-Campus) 4 $4,298 – $4,912 30 $614 $18,420 Songwriting (MI Online) 4 $3,570 – $4,080 30 $510 $15,300 Music Business (On-Campus) 4 $4,298 – $4,912 30 $614 $18,420 Music Business (MI Online) 4 $3,570 – $4,080 30 $510 $15,300 Non-Certificate
NON-CERTIFICATE QUARTERS PER QUARTER TOTAL CREDITS PER CREDIT TOTAL MI SELECT PROGRAM (On-Campus)**** 1 Varies N/A $614 Varies MI SELECT PROGRAM (MI Online)**** 1 Varies N/A $510 Varies TUITION DEPOSIT: $300.00; All programs are refundable.
* Based on average of 12 credits/quarter for on-campus programs and 15 credits/quarter for MI Online programs; GE units
average 3.75 per quarter. Tuition costs vary by quarter based on number of credits.
** Based on per-unit cost of Major and minor courses. Actual quarter amounts may vary.
*** GE Units are offered by arrangement with Los Angeles City College; tuition rates vary. Contact LACC for current
tuition information.
**** Courses taken during an MI Select or MI Select Express session do not earn course credit. Attendance or completion
of any course does not guarantee subsequent advanced placement in a Certificate or Degree program. MI Select quarter
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ALL-STUDENT FEES
(APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS IN ALL PROGRAMS)
State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) – All students are mandated by the State of California to pay $0.50 per $1,000 of Total Program Cost. Please refer to tuition table for program costs.BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREES
BACHELOR OF MUSIC Application (non-refundable) Equipment Cost Materials Other Fees Per Quarter Technology Fee TOTAL Performance Major $100 $75 $1,000* $45 $1,715 W/Minor in Audio Production $100 $85 $75 $1856** $45 $2,661 W/Minor in Music Industry Studies $100 $45 $1,805 Composition Major $100 $75 $1200-$1400*** $45 $1,915-$3,115**** ASSOCIATE DEGREES
ASSOCIATE DEGREES Application (non-refundable) Equipment Cost Materials Other Fees Per Quarter Technology Fee TOTAL AA in Performance $100 $45 $370 AA in Performance: Guitar (MI Online) $100 $75 $550 AS in Music Business $100 $45 $370 AS in Music Business (MI Online) $100 $75 $550 AS in Live Music Event Production, AE $100 $85 $444 $2,265 $45 $3,164 AS in Studio Recording, AE $100 $85 $464 $2,088 $45 $3,007 CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE Application (non-refundable) Equipment Cost Materials Other Fees Per Quarter Technology Fee TOTAL Performance $100 $45 $280 Performance: Guitar (MI Online) $100 $75 400 Audio Engineering $100 $85 $199 $856** $45 $1,330 DJ Performance and Production $100 $239†† $45 $429 $813 Independent Artist $100 $45 $190 Music Business $100 $45 $190 Music Business//Entrepreneur $100 $45 $235 Guitar Craft $100 $465 $621††† $45 $530 Guitar Craft Acoustic Design $100 $465 $918††† $45 $545 Guitar Craft Set-Neck Design $100 $465 $918††† $45 $545 Artist / Producer / Entrepreneur (MI Online) $100 $75 $400 NON-CERTIFICATES
NON-CERTIFICATE Application (non-refundable) Equipment Cost Materials Other Fees Per Quarter Technology Fee TOTAL MI Select / MI Select Express $100 $45 $145 NOTES:
Tuition and fees for all programs are charged on a quarterly basis and are due at the time of registration for each quarter of instruction. All programs require students to source their own materials, software and equipment. Students are not allowed to enter MI facilities or attend classes until required tuition and fees are paid in full. See student Billing department for current information. Costs vary according to manufacturer prices and features. Please contact our Admissions Department for details on the fees pertaining to your specific start date.* Arranging Course Fees.
** Audio Engineering Course Facility Fee.
*** Arranging/Orchestration Fee (depending on venue availability).
**** Due to Arranging/Orchestration Fee (depending on venue availability).
† Multiply technology fee by number of quarters referenced on the tuition table.
†† Serato DJ Expansion License Fee $150, Traktor License Fee $89
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OPTIONAL SERVICE FEES
(APPLIES TO ANY STUDENT WISHING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OPTIONAL ITEMS)
COMMENCEMENT
Item Quarter Needed Fee Amount Cap and Gown fees Final quarter $25 Per-ticket extra graduation ticket fees (the first 4 are free) Final quarter $10 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Item Quarter Needed Fee Amount Per-course retest fee As needed $50.00 Re-application fee As needed $51.00 Late registration fee As needed $100.00 Per-course credit by examination/”test-out” fee As needed $40.00 Lost or renewed Student ID Card fee As needed $10.00 Transcript request fee As needed $15.00 Rushed transcript request fee As needed $20.00 NOTES:
- Tuition and fees for all programs are charged on a quarterly basis and are due at the time of registration for each quarter of instruction. Students are not allowed to enter MI facilities or attend classes until required tuition and fees are paid in full. Please contact the student billing department at studentbilling@mi.edu for specific information about your individual account.
- Costs of certain items may vary in accordance with manufacturer prices and features. This may cause relative fees to increase to accommodate this variance. As such, please be sure to check this page prior to registering/ordering materials to ensure that you are aware of the current price.
- Fees are non-refundable.
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TEXTBOOKS
Musicians Institute provides textbook requirements and estimated costs for each program.
Please use the ISBN codes provided to assist you in finding the proper texts for each course. Used or digital copies are acceptable. Some resources to source these materials include, but are not limited to:
- www.musiciansinstitutebookstore.com
- www.amazon.com
- www.halleonard.com
- www.jwpepper.com
- www.barnesandnoble.com
Guitar performance and Guitar Craft students do not need to purchase outside textbooks for their core classes. However, certain elective courses in the Guitar program do have required textbooks that must be purchased by the student. If you have questions about any of these requirements, please contact admissions at 800-255-7529 or admissions@mi.edu.
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EQUIPMENT
Musicians Institute Student BYOD Policy
As of October 6, 2014, each student at Musicians Institute must have a device that allows for access to our Learning Management System (LMS) and corresponding materials. This is a requirement of enrollment at Musicians Institute.
Musicians Institute has made every effort to ensure that this material is available on a multitude of different devices/operating systems.
As such, you will need a device that meets the following specifications below:
General Requirements:
- A smart phone, tablet or laptop computer
- Internet connection for device/computer (wi-fi or ethernet recommended)
- Built-in or external speakers, headphones, or similar for audio playback
Apple Devices:
- iPad (iPad2 or newer recommended**)
- iPad Mini (Retina display suggested**)
- iPhone (4s or newer recommended**)
- iOS 7 or above is recommended
** All device versions are technically compatible with the delivery application. However, older devices may be limited by memory and CPU requirements of a given book/file size. It is likely that students with iOS devices pre-iPad 2/iPhone 4 will experience diminished functionality the deliver application.
Android Devices:
- Phone & tablet devices utilizing the Android OS are compatible with the deliver application. Due to the wide variety of manufacturers and models, a standardized list of actual devices cannot be issued.
- Android OS 4.4 or above is recommended.
Desktop Readers (Mac and Windows):
These desktop reader applications require Adobe AIR to be installed and current on the machine. All tech specifications are related to same minimum requirements for Adobe AIR installation: http://www.adobe.com/products/air/tech-specs.htmlWindows
- 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
- Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (including 64 bit editions) with Service Pack 2, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic
- 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
Mac OS
- Intel® Core™ Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor
- Mac OS X v10.7, v10.8, or v10.9
- 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
Guitar Craft Equipment Requirements
- Electronic tuner (Strobe type preferred)
- Instrument cable with 1⁄4” plugs (minimum length of 3’)
- Mechanical pencil with lead size of 0.5 or 0.7
- Eraser
- 3-ring binder
- Paper notebook or laptop for taking notes